Course Descriptions

GERM - German
LA 722, (406) 657-2232

GERM 101, 102 Elementary German I, II 4, 4 cr. A sequence course; student must pass GERM 101 before enrolling in GERM 102.  Introduces modern German.  Presents the vocabulary and grammar necessary for simple spoken and written German.

GERM 201, 202 Intermediate German III 3, 3 cr. Prerequisite: GERM 102 or equivalent.  A sequence course; a student must pass GERM 201 before enrolling in GERM 202.  Provides a systematic review and expanded study of German grammar and increased development of oral, reading and writing skills.

GERM 301, 302 German Conversation and Composition I, II (WR) 3, 3 cr. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.  Consists of class discussion on previously assigned materials, and the practice of various reading strategies designed to rapidly enlarge students' passive and active vocabulary.  Composition writing provides strategic self-improvement component promoting research and review of spelling, grammar, and sentence structures.

GERM 421, 422 Culture and Civilization of German Speaking Countries I, II 3, 3 cr. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.  Involves readings and discussions on the political, socio-economic, intellectual, and art history of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.  Added emphasis on current events.  Materials will be supplemented with up-to-date news and figures.  Conducted in German.

GERM 423 German for International Trade 3 cr. Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent.  Introduces students to the specialized German terminology of business and economics.  Includes recent and current economic and political changes in Europe and offers cultural insights into customs and practices in the world of German and European business, as well as into the economic interdependence of Europe with the United States.  Serves as preparation for the “Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International” (International Business German exam).

GERM 490 Internship V 1-3 cr. Prerequisites: Completion of 60 credit hours or upper division standing in German, 3.0 overall GPA, consent of advisor, and approval by the Department Chair.  Provides an opportunity for students to acquire field experience and material not covered by regular classes in German.  Can only be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

GERM 491 Independent Study V 1-5 cr. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and chairperson of department.  Offers an opportunity for students of outstanding ability to explore material not covered by regular courses in Languages.

GERM 492 Seminar (WR) V 1-3 cr. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and chairperson of department.  Offers an opportunity to investigate intensively topics pertinent to the field of German Language and Literatures.

GERM 493 Workshop 3 cr. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.  Provides an opportunity for experimental study in an area of German Language and Literatures.

GERM 496 Cooperative Education V 1-8 cr.  Provides university credit for a paid work experience in the area of German supervised by faculty and requiring written assignments. 

GERM 499 Senior Paper 1 cr. Prerequisite: Senior standing in German.  Major research paper to be defended in German.

Graduate Level Course

The following is a graduate level course.  Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for the course description.

GERM 591 Independent Study V 1-5 cr.

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